5 Sols with insignia - Louis XIV

Features

Issuer	France
King	Louis XIV (1643-1715)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1702-1704
Value	5 Sols = ¼ Pound Tournois = 1⁄16 Ecu
Currency	Livre tournois (987-1795)
Composition	Silver (.798)
Weight	1.549 g
Diameter	20 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 16290
References	Dy royales# 1567, Jean Duplessy; 1999. Les monnaies françaises royales / Tome 1 : de Hugues Capet à Louis XVI (987-1793) (2e édition). Maison Platt, Paris, France. And 1 more volumes. Ciani# 1965 Louis Ciani; 1926. Les Monnaies royales françaises de Hugues Capet à Louis XVI. Jules Florange, Bergerac, France.

Obverse

Bust of Louis XIV on the right, draped and cuirassed, with the big wig.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
L. XIIII. D. G + FR. ET. NA. REX
1703

Engraver: Joseph Roëttiers

Joseph Roettiers was a Flemish medallist active in England and France, and a member of the celebrated Roettier family of goldsmiths, silversmiths, and engravers.

Reverse

The hand of justice and the scepter in saltire, between three lilies laid 2 and 1, under a crown.

Script: Latin

Lettering: .DOMINE. SALVVM. FAC. REGEM.

Engraver: Joseph Roëttiers

Joseph Roettiers was a Flemish medallist active in England and France, and a member of the celebrated Roettier family of goldsmiths, silversmiths, and engravers.

Edge

Smooth

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Bullion value: USD 0.94

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